InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shifting Times ❯ Chapter I ( Chapter 1 )

Shifting Times

Chapter I

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or Yuyu Hakusho.

 

Dedication: There are four dedications for this story. WhiteDemoness11, I hope that you enjoy this story as you've read all my others. Madmiko, I hope you also read and enjoy this story, as I hoped to match the length of your chapters with my own. Ryukotsusei, I love your stories and hope you like this one. And the final dedication is to KagHieiLuver. I hope you enjoy the scenes ya little pervert lol. I wrote it for you mostly, but all the others were in mind as well.

 

Author: Chrystal-Hearts

 

Summary: Kagome is crossing between the present and the past while trying to balance school, friends, and even a lover. Many things will happen as the Inu-gang will be forced to face off against Naraku many times, while things in the present might be getting a little difficult.

 

Let's get telepathic!

/Hiei/

\Youko\

\Kurama\

(Kagome)

 

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It was a bright sunny day and the trees were swaying in the breeze as a young woman grumbled about it taking so long to get home. Urging the group she traveled with to move faster, she tried getting them to hurry even more. It was with a sigh that she happily slipped off upon reaching their destination. For today had been a long one. Making her way through the thick forest, she allowed her thoughts to drift back to the day's events.

 

They'd woken up early and started off just after dawn. It didn't take long for demons to start attacking them, which wasn't very nice. That fight lasted for three hours because they had to fend off so many. Then they ran into two high class demons and that turned into a messy fight. It took a while for Inuyasha to defeat his opponent and during that fight, Miroku and Sango tried taking on the other demon. Kagome took Shippo and hid in the nearby trees as Sango and Miroku had ordered her to do.

 

It was the demon her two friends fended off that ended up injuring her. If not for Shippo, then she would have been fatally wounded. The kit's foxfire caused the demon to back away because he wasn't expecting the attack, but the damage had already been done. Her arm and shoulder had five huge gashes running down them. Kirara appeared in the midst of the blue flames as the demon started back towards the girl. Sango hurled her mighty weapon then and the demon jumped away, just far enough that Miroku managed to pull him into the wind tunnel.

 

As that memory crossed her mind, Kagome's left hand reached over to her right arm and her fingertips grazed along the white bandages which were slowly turning red. With a slight shake of her head, the girl returned her thoughts to the present as she smiled at seeing the old well in the middle of the clearing she'd just entered. Nearing it, she placed her hands on the rim and hoisted herself onto the side before slipping into it's dark depths. When she landed in her own time she slowly made her way up the ladder with a slight grimace from the pain. Once she was out she opened the door to the well house and stepped out into the still sunny afternoon.

 

She made her way into the house and set her bag down on the floor as her mother greeted her. “Welcome home dear. Would you care for a bath?”

 

“Yes please.” The girl replied as she smiled somewhat tiredly at her mother. The way she stood hid the bandages that wrapped around her arm, though her mother would probably notice them soon anyways.

 

When the older woman returned from starting the water, she smiled at her daughter before noticing the bandages with a slight frown. “Were you in another battle dear?”

 

“Hai momma, and it would've been worse had Shippo not protected me.”

 

“Than I'll have to get him something special as a thanks.” The woman said as she began removing the cloth from the girl's arm. “How long will you be staying?”

 

“Inuyasha gave me a week to heal from this since I can't exactly use my bow now.”

 

“Then you'll be able to complete some school work before you return.” The older woman stated as she moved to take off the bandages on the girl's shoulder.

 

“Yes momma.”

 

Twenty minutes later found the girl relaxing in a nice warm bath, though she had hissed in pain at the feeling of the water seeping into her wounds. With a sigh she looked to the alarm clock she'd brought with her and groaned. It was nearly eight o'clock and she had somewhere that she wanted to be. Pulling herself from the steamy water she slowly dried off and wrapped the towel around herself before making her way to her room.

 

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A man cloaked in black sat within the branches of a tree that was placed in the park. His eyes were closed as he was seemingly asleep. He had blue tipped black hair which had a white star-burst pattern in the front. He wasn't all that tall, standing at maybe 5'3”. The sound of a twig snapping had his eyes opening to reveal stunning rubies. Finding the source of the sound, surprise flashed briefly through his eyes before he dropped to the ground to look at what appeared to be a young woman.

 

The young woman gave him a soft smile as her eyes danced with happiness. She stood at 5'1” with dark tresses that looked like a waterfall of ink, pale skin that seemed like porcelain and looked as soft as silk, lips that could match the reddest of roses, and eyes that sparkled like stars and put sapphires to shame. “I'm glad I found you, Hiei.”

 

“I hadn't expected you to be back yet.” The demon replied as he looked at her, his eyes narrowing upon catching the faintest trace of bandages beneath her shirt. “What happened to you?”

 

“Nothing important.” She said as her hand reached up to her other arm.

 

“Don't lie to me onna.” The man said darkly.

 

“I'm not Hiei, this is nothing important.”

 

“Hn.” He said as he gave up, knowing that she'd not tell him. “Why are you back so early?”

 

“Well, it's actually because of my injury. I can't train very well because of it and so I was sent home early.” The girl said as she moved to stand maybe a foot away from him. “But I'm glad to be back early, since I get to see you.” And her arms wound around him as her eyes closed.

 

Pulling back a bit, he looked at her face and tilted her chin up so that their eyes connected before slowly lowering his lips to hers. The kiss was soft and gentle, almost loving in nature before it turned hard and passionate. It wasn't long before the man picked the girl up and disappeared in a blur, reappearing only when they were deeper into the woods. Laying her down, he slowly began undressing her.

 

This wasn't the first time that they'd been together, and Kagome hoped it wouldn't be the last. No words of feelings were spoken as hands traced along exposed flesh. The young woman reached up and tugged the man's cloak off before also tugging his shirt off. Her hands traveled along his toned arms and his muscled chest before she moaned at the touch of his hand on her breast.

 

Leaning down, he trailed kisses from her breasts to her lips and back down again. His name fell from her lips as he took one of her nipples into his hot mouth. Her hands trailed down his chest and to his rock hard abs before descending farther down to his pants. Quickly undoing the buckles, she moved to unfastening the clasps. Her movements paused as his mouth moved to her other nipple and his hands slipped lower to her skirt. After unzipping them, he pulled them and her panties down and off her legs.

 

“Hi..ei..” The broken moan escaped as the man's rough hand reached up to massage her unattended breast. Said man smirked at hearing the moan and allowed his other hand to reach down between the girl's legs. A gasp escaped her at the first touch of his hand on the sensitive flesh of her nether regions. Though the gasp soon turned into a deep moan as his probing fingers found her entrance and began teasing it.

 

Hands slowly made their way into the waistband of black pants as the girl decided she wished to tease him as well. Her dainty hands wrapped around his hardened length and gave a gentle tug causing the man to hiss in pleasure. Stopping his own ministrations, he ignored her moan of protest as he stood and removed his pants. Then he kneeled down between her legs and brought her womanhood to his mouth.

 

A deep throated moan left her lips as his tongue reached out and brushed against her clit. With him continually attacking the little bundle of nerves, it didn't take long for her to reach her climax. After drinking all she had to offer, he quickly moved up her body and sheathed himself inside her warm and swollen core. He hissed at how tight she was and how her inner muscles clenched tightly around his length.

 

His rhythm began slowly, pumping in and out of her core slowly. Her back arched into him, causing her soft breasts to give against the hardened steel of muscle which was his chest. Pushing himself up so his weight was on his arms, he moved one to wrap around her so she was held against him. Another deep moan escaped the girl as she tossed her head to the side exposing her neck while she also squeezed the man's length with her inner muscles. Growling in pleasure, he lowered his mouth to the junction of her shoulder and neck then allowed his fangs to graze her skin. Licking them after doing so, he growled at her delightful taste.

 

His speed hastened as she continued flexing her inner muscles around his heated member. Changing his angle of penetration, he had her biting her lip to hold in her screams as white began dancing through her vision. But one last stroke to that spot had her screaming his name as she came violently around his member, causing her inner muscles to tighten dramatically. The quivering of her inner muscles is what caused the man to go over the edge as well, his own release hit hard and he spilled his seed deep within her pliant and willing body.

 

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Birds were chirping and the sunlight was shining down on two figures who rested within the branches of a large tree. It was a young woman curled up in the arms of a young man. The girl's eyes slowly fluttered open and a serene smile touched her lips as she curled further into the warmth that surrounded her. Nuzzling her face into the guy's neck, she gave a happy sigh. The arms around her tightened and the man's crimson eyes slowly opened. “Good-morning Hiei.”

 

“Onna.”

 

A giggle. “Can't you use my name? I mean we are alone.”

 

He rolled his eyes, but gave a small barely there smile to her. “Kagome.”

 

“See, that wasn't so difficult.” She mumbled as her lips moved to his neck and she scraped her teeth against his hot skin, causing him to hiss at the sensation.

 

“I'll take you again if you don't stop that.”

 

“I have time.” The girl mumbled as she moved to straddle his lap. She then returned to suckling on his neck before moving to his shoulder. Able to feel his member hardening beneath her, she moved her mouth to his sensitive ear and began suckling on the lobe.

 

“Good.” He said as his eyes flashed a deeper shade of red. His hands went to his cloak, which she wore in order to cover herself.

 

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“Momma! I'm home!” Kagome called as she made her way into the house.

 

An older woman with dark brown hair approached the girl with a smile as the younger girl slipped into one of the living room chairs. “I assume you had fun last night?”

 

The younger girl turned a deep shade of red as her eyes moved to the floor. “Yes momma.”

 

“Will your `boyfriend' be visiting you tonight?”

 

“Hai, unless something comes up.”

 

“Will you be helping out with the shrine today?”

 

“Hai.”

 

“Alright then. I'll start breakfast so it's ready when Souta and Jii-san wakes up. Why don't you go freshen up.”

 

“Alright.” The younger girl said as she stood quickly and moved to go upstairs.

 

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Sunlight streamed down upon the village as the people slowly went about their chores. Inuyasha decided to help out and went about gathering firewood for the huts. It was the midst of fall and the wood supply was rather low at the moment. Miroku was helping out Kaede, Shippo was playing with the children, and Sango had gone to gather a few items from her old village. The slayer also took Kirara along with her.

 

At the moment, the two were stopped and Sango was heaving into the bushes. She'd been doing this for about two weeks now and she wasn't sure exactly why, but she did have an idea. It was only a slight possibility, but it was still there. She'd managed to pull Kagome off to the side right before the girl departed and asked her a favor. It made the girl laugh but she had agreed.

 

With a deep sigh, the girl pulled herself onto her feet and moved toward the nekomatta. The demon cat mewled at her and cocked it's head to the side in an inquisitive manner as she returned to her larger form. The slayer smiled weakly and pat her head before climbing onto her back. “Don't worry Kirara, I'm alright.”

 

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“Iron reaver soul stealer.” More trees fell to the attack as the inu hanyou smirked. “This is too easy.”

 

“Then perhaps ye need more to do.” Said an aged voice as someone approached him.

 

“I don't think so you old hag.” Inuyasha said as he glared at the elderly woman. She had gray hair with a brown eye, as her other was lost in her youth during a demon attack. A black eye patch covered the lost eye so as not to be seen. “I still have more firewood to chop.”

 

“Then ye shouldn't whine Inuyasha.” The older woman said as she looked at the hanyou's progress. “But ye are doing well.”

 

“Yeah yeah. Where's the monk?”

 

“He's seeing to lunch.”

 

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Kagome hummed as she made her way down the shrine steps and to the store. Her mother had asked her to get a few things and she figured that she could get some of the things that her friends needed her to bring them. She especially wanted to get the item that Sango had asked her for. At that thought, the girl began giggling almost insanely. It's about time they got together. Of course, the actual purchasing of the product would be a bit embarrassing, but she had promised to get it.

 

With another giggle, she crossed the street and continued on her way. Though she hadn't noticed the shadow that blurred into the tree near her and up onto one of the buildings, then again the shadow wasn't following her, it was actually moving to somewhere else to meet someone. So oh well. The girl who hadn't noticed was still moving toward her destination which would be in sight within a couple minutes.

 

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“What did you need fox?”

 

“I simply wished to know how you were doing since I felt your presence here in Ningenkai.” Said a red haired man with emerald eyes.

 

“I am fine.” Replied the man who was dressed completely in black.

 

“Then perhaps you'd accompany me home to talk after I purchase some groceries?” The man in black's eyes narrowed but he gave the man a nod and followed him into the store.

 

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“Kagome-chan!” Shouted a girl with short black hair as her eyes widened upon seeing the other girl. As the other girl reached her, she pulled her into the store. “What're you doing here?”

 

“I'm shopping.” The girl with long dark hair said somewhat meekly.

 

“Well you can shop with me then.” The short haired girl responded as she began tugging her around.

 

Can this get any worse? The long haired girl whined in her head as she thought about what she needed to purchase this trip. It was with trepidation that Kagome sighed and moved to the pharmaceutical part of the store. Upon reaching the needed item, she grabbed it and stuffed it into her basket, which instantly drew her friend's attention to it.

 

“Oh my god Kagome! Are you pregnant?”

 

Unfortunately that outburst drew the attention of two guys who were nearby. The one with red eyes looked surprised for a moment before quickly concealing it. The red head though was curious about the outburst. The long haired girl known as Kagome quickly jerked the little box from her friend's hands and replaced it into her basket before hissing “don't shout like that.”

 

“You are, aren't you?” Her friend asked, this time in a quieter tone. “And it's that no good two timer's, isn't it?”

 

Sigh. “He's not my boyfriend… anymore.” Can't really say he never was when I said he was to shut them up. “But no, I'm not. This is for a friend who can't get it herself.”

 

“Since we're on the subject of boyfriends, have you seen Houjo lately?”

 

Talk about dense. “No.”

 

“Well you should see him soon, that seventh grader is trying to get him to go out with her again.”

 

“Yuka…” The other girl practically whined.

 

“Yeah Kagome?”

 

“Do me a favor and pick up my prescription from the counter.”

 

“Sure.” Yuka said as she took the piece of paper before looking at it and allowing her eyes to widen. “You're on birth control?”

 

“Yuka!”

 

“Alright, but you're so telling me who when I come back.”

 

When the short haired girl disappeared, Kagome sighed in defeat. “Why me?” She browsed the selection of medication quickly as she grumbled about random things. “Sango is so dead for needing this stupid test, Miroku too. And mother is so dead for suggesting birth control.”

 

The nearby redhead chuckled and ushered the red eyed man away with him. The girl continued her muttering even when Yuka returned with her prescription and began firing off questions about who the girl was with and if she was even still a virgin. “Come on Kagome, you can tell me.”

 

A groan escaped as Kagome continually tried to avoid answering the question. It wasn't until she made it to the register that she noticed Hiei nearby. Flushing slightly, she quickly paid and tried to run from the store, but Yuka managed to pay and quickly catch up. This elicited another groan as the short haired girl pulled her to a stop near the others. “I wanna go home Yuka.”

 

“Not until you tell me who.” The other girl replied with a slight glare.

 

“I'm not saying any names.”

 

“Then at least give me a description.”

 

“Fine.” The long haired girl grumbled. “Handsome with black hair.”

 

Sigh. “Well what's he like since you obviously refuse to properly describe him.”

 

“Passionate.” She grumbled in response. “And I need to get home, my mother's waiting.” And she rushed off before the other girl could say anything.

 

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“Once you're done with the dishes, you can go for the night.” Mrs. Higurashi said as she smiled kindly at her daughter.

 

“Leave?” Kagome questioned as she turned to look at her mother.

 

“I wasn't sure if your boyfriend would be coming here, or if you would be going to him.”

 

“He'll be coming here for the night.” Kagome responded with a soft smile.

 

“Then remember to be quiet.” Her mother responded with a chuckle. “Souta has school in the morning.”

 

Blushing madly, the girl nodded her ascent. “I will momma.” The words were whispered as she kept her eyes trained on the dishes, but a snickering sound drew her attention to the doorway and her face darkened in color. “Souta, what're you doing down here?”

 

“I was only curious if you could help me tomorrow after school.”

 

“With what?” The girl questioned curiously, cheeks still tinted somewhat red.

 

“I keep getting this odd feeling and I keep shocking people” the boy responded. “To me it looks like a bluish energy.”

 

“Hmm…” The girl responded as she thought for a moment before turning to look at her younger brother. After several minutes of examining him, she returned to her chore. “It appears that your spiritual energy is awakening. While I'm not as adept at sensing these things, I can tell when I look closely enough.”

 

“Can you train me then?” The boy asked hopefully.

 

“I can barely control my own wild energy, but I can help you tame it at least. That should be simple enough to accomplish, all you need is some meditation.”

 

“So you'll help me?”

 

“Hai. Tomorrow after school, I'll be sure to have some spare time.”

 

“Thanks nee-san!” The boy exclaimed as he raced to her side and hugged her.

 

“You're welcome Souta.” Wrapping an arm around him, she smilingly returned the hug. “Now off to bed, you'll need your rest for tomorrow.”

 

The boy quickly took off upstairs causing their mother to laugh as she shook her head. It always amused her how easily her son would listen to his sister. When the two were younger, she'd always have to fight with the boy to get him to do something, but not Kagome. All she had to do was say one thing and he'd jump to do it. With a smile to her daughter, she bid goodnight and went up the stairs to prepare for bed.

 

Kagome continued with her chore until all the dishes were washed, dried, and put up. Then with her own smile she departed up the stairs for a quick shower before Hiei would arrive. Once she had the temperature hot enough she stepped into the scalding water and sighed. The heat felt wonderful against her slowly healing wounds. It was with a saddened sigh that she allowed her fingers to trace along the swollen flesh. The gashes went from her shoulder to slightly down her chest, continuing onto her arm as she raised said appendage.

 

Shaking her head at the sight of her ruined flesh, she reached for the shampoo and began smoothing it throughout her long inky black locks. Once she had her hair saturated in the scentless concoction, she piled it on her head and reached for her scentless body wash. After several incidents with Inuyasha, she had finally conceded and started buying scentless bathing supplies. It was actually better in the long run because it didn't make her scent more prominent making it easier for the demons to find her.

 

Discarding that thought from her mind she began lathering her body in the liquid soap. Once finished she easily stepped beneath the pelting water and allowed the spray to wash her body of the soap. Then she allowed her fingers to comb through her dark tresses as the water washed the shampoo out. Next was the conditioner and it, too, was easily rinsed from her hair. Standing under the spray a few moments longer, the girl gave a defeated sigh before turning it off and stepping out of the shower. Grabbing two towels, she easily wrapped one around her middle, then placed one around her hair.

 

Giving one last sigh, she opened the bathroom door and made her way into her room. Noticing that the window was still shut, she realized that Hiei had yet to appear. Walking over to the glass, she slid it open and allowed the chilled breeze to swirl around her. Closing her eyes, she smiled into the cool air. Said air had knocked the towel from her head, freeing her hair from it's confines. “You'll become ill if you continue to remain in that cool air.”

 

A soft smile graced the young woman's lips as she turned to look at the handsome man who'd just appeared in her bedroom. “The cool air hardly affects me much anymore.” The man gave her a skeptical look and she began giggling. “Since you're so worried, why don't you come warm me up. I mean you are a fire demon.” Giving a seductive wink as well as a playful pout, she tried not to giggle as the lust in his eyes sparked to life.

 

A dark smirk appeared on his lips as he began stalking toward her. Blue eyes widened as she took a step back while trying not to tremble in excitement. The air around them began to heat up as the demon's youki began wrapping around him. The warmth almost made the girl shiver as her eyes began darkening with her own lust. When the demon reached her and pulled her against his exceptionally warm body, he leaned down and began kissing her neck and shoulder. “Hot enough for you?”

 

His deep voice caused her to shiver with anticipation as she felt her towel falling from her body. The cool air hitting her skin before heating dramatically caused her to shudder in pleasure. The hands that had pulled the towel loose now traveled down to her inner thighs and began massaging them. The girl in his arms let out a shaky breath which sounded curiously like a low moan. “W-we need to be quiet Hiei.”

 

“I'm not the one who always screams.” He murmured against her skin, causing her to blush darkly.

 

“Hiei.” She moaned somewhat loudly as his teeth scraped across her uninjured shoulder.

 

He chuckled, the action sounding dark and dangerous which caused the girl to shiver. “And you said we need to be quiet.” Her blush darkened, but she was soon moaning again and he once again chuckled. His youki rose once again and a barrier formed around the room. “Now there's no need to worry about being quiet.” The whisper had her turning to meet his eyes and she froze at the predatory look within them.

 

Eyes wide and mouth slightly parted, her breathing quickly became labored. Her blood soon felt like it was on fire as her arousal spiked. She watched as Hiei's eyes darkened further as he scented her spiking arousal, a dark smirk appearing on his lips as he pulled her body flush against his own. A trembling hand reached out to brush along his face and down to his strong arm. “You're a little over dressed.”

 

“That's easily fixed.” He stated as his clothes suddenly vanished from his body. One arm wrapped around her low back while the other pulled her face to his so he could seal their lips together. The kiss was rough and passionate and he was completely controlling it. His hand left the back of her neck and he pushed her back toward the bed where she bumped into the foot of it and toppled onto her back. Hiei leaned down and took her lips again before slowly trailing kisses down her body and to her curls.

 

It wasn't long before he had her screaming his name in pleasure. When she came violently, he shifted her onto her hands and knees before shoving himself roughly inside her, causing her to come once again; even more violently than the previous time. Her inner muscles squeezed his so tightly and it felt wonderful. His nails lengthened into claws as he gripped her hips to hold her in place. She hissed in pleasure as he pulled out and rammed into her once more as his claws dug slightly into her smooth skin.

 

He was taking her roughly and she was loving it. Her energy rose to the surface of her skin, causing it to glow slightly. The energy danced across the skin of her lover, sparking and burning as it traced along him. The demon hissed in pleasure at the feeling and he allowed heat to rise up, causing little flames to dance along the girl's skin. She writhed in pleasure as she thrust her body back towards him and tightened her inner muscles as she did so, causing him to growl in pleasure. His claws dug further into her skin as to still her as he pulled back and rammed into her harshly.

 

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Hazy blue eyes slowly opened to look into the darkness that surrounded her. It was still night out, but Kagome doubted that she'd been asleep for very long. Attempting to roll onto her side ended in a wince as her injury became irritated with the movement. Speaking of which, it hadn't been covered and Hiei hadn't seemed to notice it. “Those gashes paining you?” Until now.

 

“It only hurts a little.” The girl responded quietly. “But it's fine.”

 

“You're lying.” The demon stated as the arm around her waist pulled her closer.

 

“Even if it is a little painful, there's not much that can be done. I'll be fine.”

 

This caused the demon to growl at her as he sat up, pulling her up along with him. She winced as the movement shifted her shoulder, but quickly shook the pain from her mind as Hiei pulled her back firmly against his chest. “I can help.”

 

That surprised her. “How?” The question came out meekly as she relaxed completely against him.

 

“I have some healing abilities.” He admitted somewhat softly. His voice was quiet, almost sounding like he regretted giving up the information. “I inherited it from my mother.”

 

“Your mother?” Kagome questioned as she turned so she could look into his eyes. After a moment of thinking on it, she returned to leaning back against his chest. “You can if you want.”

 

He gave a nod and lifted his hands so one sat on her arm while the other covered the gashes on her shoulder. Closing his eyes he called upon the less used power that he held within him. Forcing his fire powers to submit, he grasped the other side of his power and began pouring it into the girl in his arms. Though he couldn't see it, the girl's eyes widened tremendously as she felt the energy that was pouring into her. Only once had she felt this kind of power before, and it was from an ice maiden. Slowly her mind began putting two and two together.

 

Hiei's concentration was solely on pouring his energy into the wounds that marred the girl's porcelain skin. The flesh slowly knitted itself back together and became flawless once more and the demon gave a sigh of relief. It was a slight strain to be able to use that side of his powers. Noticing the fact that she remained still and hadn't said anything, he became slightly worried. “Is something wrong?”

 

“Hiei?” The girl questioned as she turned in his arms. He could see in her eyes that she had figured something out and was curious about it. “I know that you're a hi youkai, but what else are you?”

 

His eyes widened at that question. “What do you mean?”

 

“The energy you used, I've felt it once before… from an ice maiden.” She stated as her eyes turned questioning. “Was your mother a Koorime?”

 

The demon looked away from her and closed his eyes as he nodded. “Hai.”

 

“Oh.” Was her intelligent reply. Then she mentally shrugged and curled into his lap. He tensed at feeling her do so. “So that means you're half fire and half ice, right?”

 

“Hai.” He replied, somewhat uncertainly.

 

“You must've had a difficult time growing up. I heard that the Koorime are mostly cold hearted and despise men.” Closing her eyes, she rested her head on his shoulder a moment before kissing on his neck. “But enough of this conversation, I want to thank you for healing me.”

 

Hiei's eyes darkened as he felt her bite his neck with her dull human teeth. “I should find reasons for you to thank me more often.”

 

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“Kagome! I'm home!” Souta called as he slid the shoji door open and entered the house.

 

“I'm in my room!” Came an answering call.

 

“Alright!” Souta replied as he took off his shoes, dropped his bag, then raced up the stairs to open the door. His eyes widened upon seeing that there was a man in the room as well. Realizing who he was, Souta quickly turned his attention from him and onto his sister. “Sorry nee-san, I didn't know your boyfriend was here.”

 

“It's alright Souta.” The girl replied softly as she rose from her spot in front of her vanity. Her long hair was still slightly wet, and the boy noticed that the guy's hair also had a damp look to it. Thankfully the guy had also put his shirt back on. “Hiei was getting ready to leave anyways, so could you wait out near Goshinboku?”

 

“Of course.” And he quickly raced from the room.

 

Kagome shook her head and giggled at her little brother. Turning back to Hiei, she smiled and wound her arms around him. “I'll see you tonight?” It was stated as more of a question than anything.

 

“Of course.” The demon replied as he lowered his lips to hers in a gentle yet passionate kiss, then he disappeared out her window leaving her to sigh sadly. She always hated it when he left.

 

Shaking herself of the feeling, she turned and made her way to where her brother was patiently waiting for her. It was easy to tell that he was thrilled to be training with her. It almost made her laugh at how energetic he was about it. When she saw him waiting there under the tree, she did allow a giggle to escape her lips. “So I take it you're ready to meditate then?”

 

“Hai nee-san!” The boy said with much enthusiasm.

 

“Well then” she started as she relaxed into a yoga pose, “come and relax beside me.”

 

“Alright.” He said as he collapsed beside her at the base of the tree. “Now what?”

 

“Calm your mind and drift into a deeper state of awareness that feels like sleep. Search your inner mind and find the core of your power, then tame it so that it won't act up.”

 

“Ok.” The boy said as he closed his eyes and concentrated.

 

Kagome closed her eyes as well and fell into her own tranquil state. Drifting through her mind, she found her own well of power and slowly began trying to tame it. No matter what she tried though, the power simply would not bend to her will. Sighing in frustration, she gave up on taming and started poking at it. Might as well see if I can pull pieces of it to help me. After an hour, her blue eyes fluttered open and she looked over to her little brother. “Alright Souta.”

 

The boy opened his eyes and looked into his sister's, causing her to gasp. “What is it?”

 

“Your eyes, they're violet now.”

 

“They are?” He questioned curiously.

 

“Hai. Come and see.” She whispered out as she grabbed his hand and led him into the house then to a mirror in the living room. “See?”

 

“You're right.” He whispered in awe. “So I'm kinda like you then?”

 

“I suppose so.” The girl replied with a giggle.

 

“Maybe I can go through the well now too.”

 

Another giggle. “I doubt it.”

 

“I can still hope.” The boy replied as he fell back against the tree.

 

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Three days had passed since the day Kagome had taught Souta to meditate. Sadly, today she had been caught by her `friends' and they had dragged her out to go shopping. It was bad enough that they were practically drooling over all of the guys, but they were also shoving her into the lingerie store now. With a groan, she submitted to being forced to look through the underclothing. Once they were in the store, the other three girls began piling items into her arms. And so it was that she left the store with at least three bags.

 

The day continued thus. All three girls would randomly pick a store then drag the others into it, then they'd begin piling items onto her arms. And so by lunch time, the girl had at least fifteen bags on her arms. When they reached the food court, she collapsed into one of the chairs. “That was exhausting.”

 

“Come on! There's still more to do!” A girl with shoulder length brown hair said. This was Ayume.

 

“Yeah Kagome, and you still need to choose something you want to look at.” Stated a girl with shoulder length black hair. It was permed and this girl's name was Eri.

 

“I wouldn't mind looking at kimonos.” At the curious looks from her friends, she quickly added “it could be helpful. I need kimonos for my training, as well as miko outfits.”

 

“Ohh…. Look over there.” Yuka said as she pointed across the mall.

 

“He's hot!” Ayume agreed as she looked at him.

 

“The redhead's not that bad looking either.” Eri said with wide eyes.

 

Turning to see why her other two friends were making faces, she almost erupted into giggles. There were two guys who were arguing like little kids, though she would admit that the one with slicked back black hair looked quite handsome. The one with what appeared to be orange hair had a softer, gentler look to him. It gave him a somewhat cute look as well. His black eyes also held kindness. The dark haired one had chocolate brown eyes and a tough guy exterior, though Kagome could still see the softness held within his eyes. “Neither are bad looking.”

 

“Then why don't we go talk to them?” Yuka proposed as she grabbed the long haired girl's arm and started dragging her over to the two boys. She tried stopping them, but they kept dragging her along anyways. Upon reaching the boys, she quickly said hello. “I'm Yuka and this is my friend Kagome.”

 

“Ah hi, the name's Yusuke Urameshi.” Said the black haired guy.

 

“And I'm Kazuma Kuwabara.” Introduced the orange haired man as he gave them all a smile.

 

“My name's Eri.”

 

“And I'm Ayume.”

 

“Kagome thinks you're hot.” Yuka suddenly exclaimed.

 

Eri took a step back as she noticed her friend's eye twitching. Ayume also noticed and took several steps back, but Yuka remained oblivious to it all. Apparently the two boys also noticed as they both eyed her warily. “Yuka?”

 

Sensing nothing wrong with the sweet voice eliciting from her friend, she turned with a smile. “Yes Kagome?”

 

“I did not say that I found them hot! I said that neither boys looked that bad since you, Eri, and Ayume were arguing about it!” By the time she quit yelling, Yuka had hid herself behind the two guys and stared at the long haired girl with widened eyes.

 

Cue nervous giggling. “I was only trying to get you a boyfriend.”

 

And more eye twitching. “I don't need a boyfriend… I already kinda have one. Not to mention I'm too busy to actually have one.”

 

“Anyways, do you have girlfriends?” Ayume questioned as a way to change the subject.

 

Kagome's head fell into her hands as she sighed in exasperation. “I'm leaving now.”

 

“No Kagome, we're not done shopping yet!” Yuka exclaimed.

 

And cue the groaning. “But I hate shopping.”

 

“Too bad!” Ayume and Yuka exclaimed at the same time as they both grabbed hold of her and continued talking to the boys.

 

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It was morning of the next day and Kagome found herself not wanting to get out of bed, so she simply curled herself even closer to the body of her lover. When he went to move to get out of bed, she shook her head and tightened her hold on him. “Please stay a little longer.”

 

“Why the sudden urge to keep me here? You knew I'd leave early this morning to meet an acquaintance.”

 

“I'm leaving today Hiei. I know I said I had a week, but I feel bad for staying even after my injury healed.”

 

His muscles tensed as he heard the words, then his hold on her tightened. Nuzzling into her neck, he growled lowly. “When will you be returning?”

 

“Two months.” She said softly. “Unless something happens to keep me there longer or send me home early.”

 

After a moment of thought, the demon decided to try something. “Can you drop the barriers around your mind?”

 

“W-what?” The woman asked, somewhat startled. “Drop my barriers?”

 

“I would like to make a connection to your mind. A link so that either of us can open it and speak to the other.” The demon explained.

 

The girl looked to be in thought for a moment before turning questioning eyes to the demon she was wrapped up in. “You want to have a mental connection to me? But I'm only ningen… and we're only lovers.”

 

Her words caused Hiei to growl as his arms tightened around her. “Regardless, you are mine until I release my claim on you. Therefore I don't care that you're ningen.”

 

“R-really?” She asked in surprise.

 

“I will not repeat myself.”

 

“A-alright then.” She managed to stutter out as she closed her eyes and concentrated. It'd help if I made the barrier in my mind. Miroku made it with my energy and his. With this thought in mind, she tried tugging on the energy that shielded her thoughts. Receiving a shock, she opened her eyes with a wince. “That didn't work.” She grumbled before once again closing her eyes. This time she jerked the energy cords. That didn't work either, so she tried forcing her own power into the energy cords. That seemed to work, but it also sent a surge of pain through her mind. “That… hurt.”

 

Allowing his jagan to open from underneath his bandana, he used it to reach into the girl's mind. Though he couldn't get in far, he got in far enough to create the link. Once that was done, he soothed her energy back up into her shield and withdrew his own mind from hers. Opening his eyes, he saw her pouting at him. “What is it?”

 

“How did you get the energy to obey you like that? I had to send more energy at the little cord just to bring a single one down.”

 

“You shielded your own mind, but can't control the energy?”

 

“Someone else used my own energy and theirs to shield my mind.” She stated with her pout still in place. “I've yet to learn how to use my energy that well.”

 

“Then what have you been learning?”

 

“How to fight with a bow.” She answered sadly. “I've also had some training with kunai.”

 

“All this time and you've only leaned to use a bow and kunai?”

 

“I'll be learning the sword soon. My friend plans on training me now, and I'll be having another friend help me with my abilities.”

 

“Is that why you may be gone longer this time?” He questioned with a raised brow.

 

“Hai.” She whispered in response as she snuggled closer to him. “So will you stay a while longer?”

 

/Only for a little while./ He whispered into her mind before he focused his energy into another link. /I'll be late Kurama./

 

\Why is that Hiei?\ Asked a deep and silky voice.

 

/I am preoccupied./ He responded vaguely.

 

\Alright Hiei.\ Kurama entered in. \I shall see you later then?\

 

/Yes./ Was `Kurama's' only response. A growl caused Hiei's attention to turn toward the woman in his arms. “What is it?”

 

She pouted. “I heard your voice in my mind, but I can't figure out how to activate the link.”

 

The demon chuckled at that. /Focus your energy into the link and it'll open./

 

“Alright.” She whispered before closing her eyes and finding the spot where his energy rested within her mind. Pushing some of her energy gently into it, she smiled when she felt it start to open. (Can you hear me?)

 

/Hai./

 

(Yay! That means I did it.) She said excitedly, while still keeping her voice down. (Wait, does this mean you can hear my thoughts now?)

 

A deep chuckle reverberated through her mind before he spoke. /You canclose the link./

 

(Ok, good.)

 

The demon's eyebrow rose in a questioning manner at that. /Is there something that you're trying to hide from me?/

 

(Nothing important.) She quickly supplied.

 

/What are you hiding?/

 

(I said it was nothing important.) She quickly whispered into his mind. Just my feelings. The thought crossed her mind, and Hiei just barely heard it though he showed no signs of such.

 

/Fine./ He gave in.

 

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Here is the first chapter of my new story. I hope that you enjoy it, because I'm trying to make them longer so that they're better reading.